This is the 172nd most frequent Dutch word.
bedrijven
The Dutch word "bedrijven" means "companies" or "businesses" in English.
Here, 'bedrijven' is used as the plural of 'bedrijf', meaning 'companies'.
De bedrijven in deze stad zijn voornamelijk actief in de technologie-sector.
The companies in this city are primarily active in the technology sector.
In this sentence, 'bedrijven' is used to refer to entities or organizations, emphasizing sustainable practices.
Het is belangrijk om bedrijven te ondersteunen die duurzaam zijn.
It is important to support businesses that are sustainable.
Here, 'bedrijven' is used as a verb meaning 'to perform or carry out', though this usage is formal and less common in daily speech.